Intelligence Bureau Announces Massive Recruitment Drive; opportunity for candidates with a Class 10 qualification

New Delhi, July 24, 2025 – The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has launched one of its largest recruitment drives for 2025, inviting applications for 4,987 Security Assistant/Executive (SA/Exe) positions. This initiative offers a golden opportunity for Class 10 pass candidates to join India’s premier internal intelligence agency.

Key Details of the Recruitment

• Vacancies: 4,987 posts across various states and union territories.
• Post: Security Assistant/Executive (SA/Exe).
• Application Window: July 26, 2025, to August 17, 2025.
• Application Portal: mha.gov.in or ncs.gov.in.

Eligibility Criteria

To ensure broad participation, the eligibility requirements are straightforward:

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 10 from a recognized board.
• Domicile Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid domicile certificate for the state/UT they are applying from.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in the local language of the region is mandatory.
• Age Limit: 18–27 years as of August 17, 2025, with age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and other reserved categories as per government norms.

Vacancy Distribution

The vacancies are distributed across Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaus (SIBs) with category-wise allocations:

• Unreserved (UR): 2,471 posts
• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 1,015 posts
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 501 posts
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 574 posts
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 426 posts

Selection Process

The recruitment process consists of three stages:

1. Tier I: Computer-Based Test (CBT) with objective-type questions on General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English.
2. Tier II: Descriptive/Translation test to assess proficiency in the local language.
3. Tier III: Interview and personality assessment.

Final selection will be based on performance across all tiers, followed by document verification and a mandatory medical examination.

How to Apply

Candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit mha.gov.in or ncs.gov.in starting July 26, 2025.
2. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Complete the application form and upload required documents, including a photo, signature, Class 10 marksheet, and domicile certificate.
4. Pay the application fee and submit the form.
5. Download and print the application for future reference.

Important Notes

• Candidates must apply for the region where they hold domicile and are proficient in the local language.
• The detailed notification and examination schedule will be available on the MHA website (mha.gov.in).
• Aspirants are advised to regularly check the official portal for updates.

This recruitment drive marks a significant opportunity for young Indians to serve in a critical national security role. Stay tuned to the MHA website for further details.